Car Buying & Deals

Comparing sedan vs SUV for gas mileage reveals a significant gap in fuel costs. Sedans typically deliver 25–35 MPG highway, while SUVs average 18–28 MPG. Learn real-world differences, hidden costs, and which body style fits your budget and driving needs.

The Nissan Rogue can be a reasonable long-term compact SUV, but its CVT transmission history makes service records and a proper road test essential. Later models are generally a safer used bet when maintenance is documented and recalls are completed.

A Chevrolet Silverado can be a dependable long-term truck when it has a documented maintenance history and has not spent its life overloaded or poorly repaired. Engine choice, transmission behavior, four-wheel-drive use, and long-term ownership costs matter more than the Silverado badge alone.

A Mazda CX-5 is generally a dependable used compact SUV, particularly with complete service records and a clean pre-purchase inspection. Common issues by year include infotainment glitches, battery drain, windshield cracks, coolant leaks on some 2.5-liter engines, and oil consumption concerns on certain turbo models.

Choose a toddler car seat by matching it to your child’s current size, your vehicle, and the way you actually use the car. Prioritize a correct rear-facing fit, simple installation, clear limits, and safety features that help you use the seat properly every trip.

Verify a car’s VIN history by matching the number on the vehicle and paperwork, checking official recall and theft databases, reviewing a paid history report, and confirming the title with the seller. A clean report is useful, but it does not replace a pre-purchase inspection.

To spot a flood damaged car, inspect hidden areas for silt, corrosion, water lines, mildew smells, damp insulation, and electrical problems. Pair a thorough physical inspection with a vehicle-history report and an independent pre-purchase inspection before handing over money.

A clean history report and shiny paint do not prove a used car has never been crashed. Check records, body-panel fit, paintwork, structural areas, safety systems, and get an independent inspection before buying.